Development of a new 3D printed wrist orthosis
Development and Validation of a New Wrist Orthosis by 3D Printing
NA · TOPMED · NCT05597930
This study is testing a new 3D printed wrist brace to see if it can help people with wrist and hand injuries heal better and feel more comfortable.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TOPMED (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Québec, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT05597930 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to create a new orthosis for the wrist and hand using 3D printing technology to improve healing and rehabilitation for various wrist and hand injuries. The focus will be on conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and droopy hand, with an emphasis on designing an orthosis that is comfortable, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture. The study will involve identifying the best methods for digital impressions and conducting both technical and clinical trials to evaluate the orthosis's effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 70 with conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, or ulnar nerve damage.
Not a fit: Patients with spasticity, paralysis, or insensitivity in the upper limbs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this orthosis could significantly enhance recovery and comfort for patients with wrist and hand injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using 3D printing for orthoses is gaining traction, the specific application in this study is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Be between 18 and 70 years old * Ability to accurately communicate comfort and discomfort, * Carpal tunnel syndrome, or * de Quervain's tenosynovitis, or * Drop hand, or * Ulnar nerve damage * Rhizarthrosis, or * Tendinopathy of the thumb * And/or ulnar gale Exclusion Criteria: * - Spasticity in the upper limbs * Paralysis, Insensitivity of the upper limbs * Neuromuscular pathology affecting the upper limbs
Where this trial is running
Québec, Quebec
- TOPMED — Québec, Quebec, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Edith Martin, PhD
- Email: emartin@topmed.ca
- Phone: 4187801301
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Nerve Injury, Rhizarthrosis, Tendinopathy, Thumb, Tenosynovitis de Quervain, Hand Disease